MAU is hiring a Senior Design Engineer for our client in Conway, SC. As a Senior Design Engineer , you will design and develop new mechanical products and equipment while leading engineering projects, validating designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and operational improvements. This is a direct-hire opportunity.
Benefits Package
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) company match (up to 8% after one year)
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation
- Personal days
- 9 paid holidays
- Opportunity for advancement
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in design/development engineering within a manufacturing environment
- 5+ years of management and leadership experience
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products
General Requirements
- Firm understanding of engineering concepts with experience designing mechanical systems and products
- Excellent mathematical skills with the ability to apply advanced mathematical principles and statistics to solve engineering problems
- Exceptional technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written, verbal, and graphical communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Self-motivated, self-managing, detail-oriented, and highly organized
- Strong commitment to personal and professional growth
- High-level proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- Ability to manage multiple engineering projects and priorities
- Must meet ITAR and/or EAR requirements by qualifying as a U.S. Person as defined under applicable federal regulations and provide proof of eligibility upon hire
Essential Functions
- Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new products and equipment.
- Develop testing processes to validate new product and equipment designs.
- Perform testing and validation of new designs.
- Generate working prototypes and 3D models for beta testing and stakeholder demonstrations.
- Perform engineering calculations to support mechanical design work.
- Create technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Review technical drawings, plans, and specifications for accuracy and completeness.
- Manage and maintain technical document management systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project execution.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors to support engineering projects.
- Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation to track design progress and development.
- Execute engineering projects using a hands‑on approach.
- Develop a mutual understanding of active projects with product, process, and equipment engineering teams during the first three months and assist in reprioritizing project work.
- Execute prioritized engineering projects while demonstrating measurable improvements in cost, quality, productivity, and revenue.
Working Conditions
- Manufacturing environment
Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams, vendors, and contractors